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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Former Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has been remembered for leaving behind an expanded judiciary, with more judges, magistrates, specialised courts and improved court infrastructure than he inherited when he took over as head of the Judiciary. Eswatini Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairman Simanga Mamba said Maphalala’s tenure was marked by […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Members of the public will get a chance to nominate and later vote for schools they believe deserve recognition for creating healthy working environments and making a positive impact through sustainability and community-building initiatives as part of the 2026 Teachers’ Day celebrations. The public participation process will give parents, learners, […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI ZAKHELE – Former Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala has been remembered as a loyal servant of Their Majesties who transformed Eswatini’s judiciary while remaining committed to appointing and developing Emaswati judges. Eswatini Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairman Simanga Mamba said Maphalala’s loyalty to Their Majesties was one of the defining aspects of his […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – Eswatini is set to emerge from the Pan-African Conference on Teachers’ Education (PACTED) 2026 with a stronger focus on preparing teachers to use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and effectively in education. The conference, which will be hosted by Eswatini from October 5 to 7 at the ICC Ezulwini Palazzo, is […]
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BY NOXOLO DLAMINI PIGG’S PEAK – Local farmers are set to enjoy greater access to the domestic vegetable market following a strong recovery in the production of tomatoes, beetroot and green pepper, prompting the National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBoard) to tighten temporary import restrictions. From 25 September 2026, traders will be required to source 80% of […]
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MBABANE – The Commissioner General of His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS) has challenged a 12-member delegation of officers heading to Zambia to return with knowledge and practical lessons that will contribute to strengthening the administration of correctional centres in Eswatini. The delegation, comprising mainly Officers-In-Charge, is scheduled to depart on Sunday to attend a SADC […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MANZINI– Zambia Chief Justice Mumba Malila SC has described the late Chief Justice Moses Cuthbert Bheki Maphalala as a practical, firm and respected judicial leader whose contribution strengthened cooperation among African judiciaries and left institutions across the continent better positioned to deliver justice. Paying tribute to Maphalala during his State Memorial Service, […]
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BY SIFISO NHLABATSI MBABANE – The Municipal Council of Mbabane has closed the 2025/26 financial year with a E6.88 million surplus, alongside improved cash reserves, stronger rates collection and positive assessments in procurement and governance. The results were presented during Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Emafini Country Lodge on Friday. The AGM brought […]
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BY MBONGENI NDLELA MANZINI – Namibia Chief Justice Peter Shivute has paid glowing tribute to the late Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala, describing him as a humble judicial leader whose quiet strength, generous spirit and commitment to justice earned him respect across the region. Speaking during Maphalala’s State Memorial Service at Zakhele Free Evangelical Church in […]
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BY LINDELWA MYENI EZULWINI– Eswatini businesses looking beyond the country’s borders now have new tools to help them answer some of the most important questions in business: Where is the demand? Who are the potential buyers? What does it take to enter that market? Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo says two newly […]
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